Tottenham Hotspur secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Ferencvarosi TC in the UEFA Europa League, maintaining their strong start in the competition. Despite facing a hostile atmosphere at the Groupama Arena, Ange Postecoglou’s men found a way to claim all three points, thanks to goals from Pape Matar Sarr and super-sub Brennan Johnson.
First Half: Spurs Strike First
Tottenham took control early in the match, but Ferencvaros showed resilience, pressing the Spurs defence and creating a few chances. In the 23rd minute, Spurs struck first when Pape Matar Sarr capitalised on a chaotic sequence in the box, slotting home after a deflection. The goal came against the run of play, with Ferencvaros having had a header from Barnabas Varga disallowed for offside just minutes earlier. The Hungarian side responded with intensity, but Tottenham’s defence, marshalled by Cristian Romero, held firm.
Second Half: Johnson’s Impact and Late Drama
The second half saw Ferencvaros push harder, but Spurs introduced fresh legs, with Brennan Johnson coming on in the 65th minute. His introduction proved pivotal as he continued his red-hot form, netting his fifth goal in as many games in the 86th minute. Johnson finished off a perfectly weighted pass from James Maddison, doubling Spurs’ lead and seemingly putting the game out of reach.
However, the home side wasn’t done yet. Barnabas Varga finally got his goal in the 90th minute, converting a header from Cristian Ramirez’s cross, adding a nervy finish to the game. Despite a late surge from Ferencvaros, Tottenham held on for a vital 2-1 win, giving them six points from their first two Europa League matches.
